Thomas James Ackley aka Tomazz started his musical
activity as recording engineer in the Philadelphia area.
Boyz to Men and Grover Washington, Jr. counted to his
clients. After his move to New York he worked at the
famous Hit Factory Studios for artists including Celine
Dion and Will Smith.
John Raymond is a New York-based trumpeter, composer and
horn arranger. A 2009 college graduate, he debuts in
powerful form with Strength & Song (Strength & Song
Records, 2011), co-produced by fellow trumpeter Jon
Faddis.
To call David Benoit a grand
seigneur of smooth jazz, would be a bit too short.
Sure, this pianist is well-known as interpret of
several prominent Charlie Brown related projects (including
Here’s To You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years and
the star-studded 40 Years: A Charlie Brown
Christmas).
I’ll nail my colours to the mast right
away and say that I’m always excited to hear a new
Incognito CD. Having been a fan since 1981 and having had
the pleasure of interviewing leader Bluey a few years ago,
my love of this band’s music shows no signs of waning.
American beauty Nicole Henry recently pleased the audience
with her new album Embraceable (2011), an impressive
artistic statement of an astonishing vocal talent. Her
album Set for the Season: Live in Japan (2010) was
recorded live at the Cotton Club in Tokyo in December
2009.
Prolific smooth jazz composer, guitarist and music
producer, Paul Brown, has brought the “funky” back into
his music with his newly released album, The Funky Joint,
a debut on Woodward Avenue Records.
